courier

[bustersmate]

has anyone ever used interparcel?

http://www.interparcel.com/

was just wondering if anybody had, where they reliable etc.

thanks billy

[armyphil]

DHL for me the wife has used them and she said they were quite expensive??

[andisnewsyncro]

I've used Interparcel a lot and had no problems with them. They just seem to act as a broker and you get to choose which sevice suits you best from DHL, City Link etc.
If you register an account with them you get 5% off too

I have a parcel sat next to me to be collected by DHL tomorrow lunch time, booked through Interparcel for £9.75 + VAT (with discount 5%) for Wednesday delivery. To book direct online with DHL for the same sevice costs £14.95 upwards.

Like I say, So Far, no complaints

Andi

[bustersmate]

thanks for the repys folks.

u cant beat a biit of first hand experience

cheers billy

[CovKid]

I actually work in this field in a professional capacity.

On the whole Royal Mail offer the best deal up to a certain weight although tend to push customers towards special delivery which can really clock up if item is heavy. For small (low value) items you can get away with recorded delivery. After that, Parcelforce can sometimes work out cheaper when item is heavy plus they have tracking. Interparcel are good, plus theres a new kid on the block that haulage companies (who often do return journeys empty) have signed up to. They can usully find a truck or van on route that will collect/deliver for you - http://www.shiply.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - members bid on delivering your item - can save a fortune shifting anything biggish. Another is Boxby.

Hope that helps

Just remember that although theres more choice now, many carriers won't touch you unless you pre-book 100 or so parcels so the above is the best I can suggest on one-offs.

[bustersmate]

cheers for that covkid, will keep them in mind. used parcel force b4 and found them good.

[CovKid]

No prob. One other you could try is http://www.payperparcel.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Shiply are great for sending panels, engines about etc - very cheap.

[bigherb]

Some interesting insights there covkid. It's nice to get some impartial advice from people in the know.

[bustersmate]

ps covkid ure tips have helpd me no end with the rustoleum on my van
from this

to this

just 1 more coat and then top coat to go.

cheers m8

billy